Meaning of megakaryocyte in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌmɛɡəˈkarɪə(ʊ)sʌɪt/

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1. Noun

   megakaryocyte

   Etymology

   late 19th century. From mega- + karyo- + -cyte; apparently coined by W. H. Howell

   Definitions

   1. a large bone marrow cell

   Examples

   • « regarded as the source of blood platelets »